Problem
Read the scenario and answer the question that follows. Note that the scenario below is an extension of the previous scenario presented. When answering this question ensure that you keep in mind the previous scenario.
• Propose a solution in the form of a report for Mr. Khoza that will enable the three offices to share information. Your solution must clearly indicate how you are going to provide scalability, security, and server redundancy. Ensure that you highlight how the connectivity of the three offices and routing will be achieved. Additionally brief justifications for the need for the devices in your solution as well as brief justifications for all protocols involved in your solution. The proposal must be presented in a well-structured and well-formatted report. The structure of your report must be professional and must include an introduction, the main body, and a conclusion. The main body of your report must use headings and paragraphs to structure the report.
Use this mark allocation to guide you on your report:
A. Main Considerations
a. What you did to increase network performance
b. What you did to increase connectivity
c. What measures you had in place for scalability
d. What measures you have put in place for security
e. Server redundancy
f. Devices
g. Protocols
h. Good network design practices
B. References
Scenario
Mr. Khoza is looking at opening two new offices within twelve months, one in Roodepoort and the other in Pretoria North. The two branches will be launched at the same time. The Roodepoort branch is expected to launch off with ten computer users. The Pretoria North branch is expected to kick off with 25 users
Previous question scenario:
Mr. Khoza runs a small business in Midrand, Gauteng. His business has been steadily growing since its inception in February 2019in spite of the ill-effects of the COVID19 lockdowns as well as the ripple effects of the Russia-Ukraine such as rising fuel prices and inflation.
He, Mr. Khoza, has asked you to design a secure network for his small business. Additionally, he would like you to design and build a cost-effective network for his business.
The current setup is such that every PC and laptop user uses a 3G dongle to connect to the internet.
When users need to print they either copy the work that needs to be printed to USB flash drives or email their work to any one of the five users whose PCs are attached to a printer - all printers connect via USB cables.
The new network, according to Mr. Khoza, should cater to at least thirty devices, fifteen desktops (PCs), seven laptops including Mr. Khoza's laptop, two servers and four BYOD devices. Additionally, Mr. Khoza wants to allow visitors such as customers and suppliers to connect mobile devices to get internet connectivity. All users with PCs and laptops should still be able to print.
The premises where Mr. Khoza runs his business has six offices (rooms). All the rooms are located on the same floor. Mr. Khoza has an office and does not share office space. There are two open plan offices, the first open plan office houses seven desktops and the remainder of the PCs are housed in the second open plan office. Two laptop users share an office while the other three laptop users share a separate office. A small storeroom has been selected for use as a server room.